First Friday of Ramadhan: Hundreds of devotees throng Jamia Masjid, Hazratbal shrine

Srinagar : On the first Friday of Ramadhan, the historic Jamia Masjid in Old city here and Dargah Hazratbal shrine witnessed a massive rush of devotees as the people from different parts of thronged the religious places today to participate in the mandatory congregational prayers.
Emotional scenes were witnessed during the prayers as the devotees were seen seeking mercy from Almighty during the sacred month of Ramadhan.
Reports said the biggest congregational prayers were witnessed at the two religious places where special arrangements were made by the authorities to ensure better facilities to the devotees. Special prayers were made on the occasion at both the places.
Moreover, the markets in and around the twin religious places wore festive looks today as the devotees after participating in the prayers, were seen buying essentials, clothes and other stuff.
At Jamia Masjid as well as at Dargah Hazratbal, the markets remained abuzz with the shoppers throughout the day.